Display refrigeration units imports in Zambia: data, top suppliers and prices
Zambia imported $7.3 million of display refrigeration units in 2024 (996 tonnes). Value rose 59% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 10% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $7.3M | 996 t |
| 2023 | $4.6M | 678 t |
| 2022 | $6.6M | 992 t |
| 2021 | $8.0M | 1.1K t |
| 2020 | $3.2M | 357 t |
| 2019 | $4.8M | 580 t |
| 2018 | $3.5M | 426 t |
| 2017 | $3.8M | 435 t |
Where Zambia imports display refrigeration units from
One supplier dominates: South Africa accounted for 74% of the value. Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+969% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $5.4M | 74% |
| India | $431K | 5.9% |
| Austria | $408K | 5.6% |
| China | $380K | 5.2% |
| Turkey | $121K | 1.7% |
| Lithuania | $109K | 1.5% |
| Indonesia | $96K | 1.3% |
| Eswatini | $85K | 1.2% |
| Namibia | $72K | 1% |
| Luxembourg | $58K | 0.8% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.29 per kg, close to the world average of $8.08.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in Zambia?
The shipment records behind Zambia display refrigeration units imports (HS 8418.50): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 8418.50: Furniture incorporating refrigerating or freezing equipment: for storage and display, n.e.c. in item no. 8418.1, 8418.2, 8418.3 or 8418.4 (chests, cabinets, display counters, show-cases and the like).
Common questions
What is the value of display refrigeration units imported by Zambia?
Zambia imported display refrigeration units worth $7.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 996 tonnes. That ranks it 104th of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 59% on 2023.
Which countries supply display refrigeration units to Zambia?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 74% of the value ($5.4 million), followed by India (6%) and Austria (6%). The top three together account for 86%, out of 23 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 969% on the year.
What is the average import price of display refrigeration units per kg?
The average declared import value was about $7.29 per kg in 2024, 10% below the world average of $8.08 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of display refrigeration units to Zambia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.8 million in 2017 to $7.3 million in 2024, an increase of 93%. The peak was 2021 at $8.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for display refrigeration units?
The HS code for display refrigeration units is subheading 8418.50. It sits in HS chapter 84 (machinery and mechanical appliances, boilers, nuclear reactors; parts thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8418 page.
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